Industrial Coating Systems Installation Technician - Wichita, KS

Spray Equipment & Service Center, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Wellness benefits

Childcare assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Spray Equipment & Service Center, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, configure, and commission industrial painting and coating systems at customer facilities across the region.

You will assemble and integrate pumps, spray equipment, and fluid handling systems according to project specs. You’ll collaborate with electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, engineers, and customer personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ mechanical field experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50–90% including overnights.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure coating systems per plans and specs.
• Coordinate with electricians, millwrights, and customers.
• Travel to customer sites and perform startup and commissioning.
• Provide on-site technical support and resolve issues.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper PPE usage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Driving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Spray Equipment & Service Center, we are dedicated to promoting positivity, establishing trusted connections, encouraging innovative thinking, and being driven to serve. Our culture revolves around these values of positivity, trust, innovation, and commitment to growth. These core values define our culture and are integral to our success. Spray Equipment is a recognized leader in the industrial paint and coating industry, setting us apart from our competitors. We believe in supporting each other and fostering creativity. Our team thrives on mutual respect and a shared commitment to these values.

When you join our team, you will enjoy benefits like paid time off, paid holidays, health and dental insurance, company-matched 401(k), wellness benefits, childcare assistance, and paid life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Install new industrial paint, coating, and finishing equipment and systems at customer facilities according to project plans, manufacturer specifications, engineering drawings, and customer requirements.
• Assemble and configure complete coating systems, including pumps, spray equipment, fluid handling systems, controls, hoses, regulators, filters, pressure equipment, and related components.
• Perform mechanical installation activities, including equipment positioning, layout, leveling, anchoring, piping, tubing, hose routing, and component assembly.
• Connect and assist with the installation of pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid, and electrical systems in accordance with equipment specifications and applicable codes.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, installation instructions, and project documentation to ensure proper system installation.
• Work closely with electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, contractors, engineers, and customer personnel to coordinate installation activities and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Assist with equipment layout and system placement to ensure proper accessibility, functionality, safety, and integration with existing customer processes.
• Inspect incoming equipment and components to verify quantities, condition, specifications, and completeness prior to installation.
• Prepare equipment and systems for startup by completing assembly, connections, adjustments, calibration, and required installation checks.
• Troubleshoot installation and startup issues using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid-system knowledge to identify and correct problems during commissioning.
• Identify installation deficiencies, incomplete work, or equipment issues and communicate them promptly to project management, sales, engineering, or other appropriate personnel.
• Provide on-site technical support throughout installation projects and assist with resolving field conditions or changes that may affect project scope, schedule, or performance.
• Communicate professionally with customers throughout the installation process, providing project updates, explaining equipment operation, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Maintain an organized service vehicle, tool inventory, and work area, ensuring tools and installation equipment are in good working condition and ready for deployment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite throughout the installation process and ensure tools, materials, hoses, wiring, and equipment are properly managed.
• Collaborate with the sales, service, engineering, and project management teams to ensure installations meet customer expectations and project specifications.
• Provide field feedback regarding equipment performance, installation challenges, product design, and opportunities for improving installation processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve installation efficiency, project execution, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform all work in strict compliance with OSHA, facility, and company safety protocols, including proper PPE use and lockout/tagout when required.
• Identify potential safety hazards at customer sites and communicate findings or recommendations to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other installation, commissioning, and project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in the mechanical field or related field is preferred.
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate basic information in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to work with tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50-90%), including overnight stays and weekends.
• A self-starter who demonstrates the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.